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GRANTS STRENGTHEN WEST JUSTICE COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE

Community legal centres will receive a $3.2 million boost in their ability to help vulnerable and disadvantaged Victorians, following a series of grant allocations. Attorney-General Martin Pakula announced the grants at the launch of the Western Community Legal Centre in Werribee today. The Western Community..

NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK 2016 GRANTS NOW OPEN!

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting young people in Wyndham with $187,000 in grants to celebrate National Youth Week in 2016, Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas announced today. Council, local community organisations and schools in Wyndham are encouraged to apply for grants of up to..

LABOR GOVERNMENT GIVING WYNDHAM CLUBS A CHANCE TO SAVE LIVES

Wyndham sports clubs can now apply for a life-saving defibrillator, so that players, spectators and parents can step in during an emergency until paramedics arrive. Local Werribee MP, Tim Pallas today advised clubs applications are open for them to secure one of the life-saving devices…

LABOR EXTENDS GRANTS PROGRAM FOR MULTICULTURAL SENIORS

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing the popular Participation for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Seniors Grants Program for another two years. Local Werribee MP, Tim Pallas today called on Wyndham ethnic and multicultural community groups and organisations, as well as Wyndham Council to apply..

CRIME PREVENTION BOOST A WIN FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Local crime is set to be reduced and community safety to be improved after the Andrews Labor Government provided nearly $18,000 for a number of local organisations to fund their new projects. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today congratulated the organisations for their hard work..

EDUCATION STATE: SUPPORTING PARENTS AND KIDS IN WERRIBEE

Schools in Werribee will share in more than $4.1 million of extra funding in 2016 as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s plan to make Victoria the Education State. It’s all part of our plan to help kids learn, give parents confidence and provide the..

EDUCATION STATE: SUPPORTING PARENTS AND KIDS IN WERRIBEE

Schools in Werribee will share in more than $4.1 million of extra funding in 2016 as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s plan to make Victoria the Education State. It’s all part of our plan to help kids learn, give parents confidence and provide the..

WERRIBEE RACECOURSE SHOWS OFF INTERNATIONAL APPEAL

Werribee is set to welcome international horses for this year’s Spring Racing Carnival, with a $1.3 million training track now complete. The Andrews Labor Government has provided funding for the installation of a new CLOPF® training track for international runners during quarantine in Melbourne. Visiting..

WYNDHAM BENEFITS FROM HISTORIC NDIS AGREEMENT

The Andrews Labor Government today signed a historic bilateral agreement with the Commonwealth outlining the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Wyndham. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said the NDIS would be rolled out in Wyndham starting October 1, 2018 and was..

BUILDING THE EDUCATION STATE IN WYNDHAM

The Andrews Labor Government is refurbishing schools in Wyndham and giving students the best chance in life. Minister for Education James Merlino was joined by Member for Werribee Tim Pallas, and Member for Tarneit, Telmo Languiller to visit Werribee Secondary College and Tarneit P-9 College..

NOMINATE A YOUNG ACHIEVER

Local MP, Tim Pallas has today called on local residents to nominate young achievers in Wyndham for the 2016 Victorian Young Achiever Awards. Mr Pallas said there were many young achievers in Wyndham who deserved statewide recognition for their achievements. Young people are the future..

BIGGER BETTER BIKE CAGE AT HOPPERS CROSSING STATION

Riding to Hoppers Crossing Station and catching the train will soon be easier than ever with a bigger, better Parkiteer bike cage to open next month. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas, and Member for Tarneit, Telmo Languiller, said the extension of the existing cage would..

McKell Institute Executive Policy Forum

 Introduction Sir William McKell is a significant figure in Labor history. NSW Premier from 1941 to 1947, and later Governor–General, he is known for many things. Sir William was important in toning down populist rhetoric in favour of a more structured and considered view of..

LABOR GOVERNMENT BACKS FULL MURRAY BASIN RAIL PROJECT

The Andrews Labor Government today committed to the biggest upgrade to regional rail freight in decades – the full Murray Basin Rail Project – which will standardise and upgrade the entire Murray Basin rail network. Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan..

MORE TRAINS ON TIME THANKS TO REGIONAL RAIL LINK

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas, has welcomed a dramatic increase in train punctuality along the Werribee line, following the introduction of the Regional Rail Link (RRL). Punctuality on the Werribee line has hit a 12 month high according to new figures from Public Transport Victoria…

$200M FUND TO SUPPORT FARMERS FROM PADDOCK TO PORT IN SOUTH WEST VICTORIA

Farmers and regional communities in South Western Victoria will benefit from a new $200 million Agriculture Infrastructure and Jobs Fund that will drive economic growth, create jobs and boost exports from paddock to port. Treasurer Tim Pallas today joined WestVic Container Export Managing Director Warwick..

24 HOUR PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO GET YOU HOMESAFE

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas today welcomed the announcement that 24 hour public transport is coming to our local area. From 1 January 2016, the Andrews Labor Government will trial all-night public transport on weekends – delivering a key election commitment. Minister for Public Transport..

GOVERNMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR NEW EQUIPMENT AT ISIS PRIMARY CARE

ISIS Primary Care will benefit from new and upgraded dental equipment, which will ensure locals get better and safer public dental care, more quickly. The Andrews Labor Government is investing more than $207 million in public dental services in 2015-16. This funding will provide dental..